Assemble Units A-D

1. Referring to Diagram 2, lay out eight assorted triangle-squares (two from each print; note directions of seams) in two vertical rows. Sew together pieces in each row. Press seams toward darker fabrics. Join rows to make Unit A (Diagram 3). Press seam open. Unit A should be 4x7-1⁄2" including seam allowances. Repeat to make eight A units total.

3. Sew together four brown triangle-squares in pairs (Diagram 5; note directions of seams). Press seams in opposite directions. Join pairs to make Unit C; press seam in one direction. Unit C should be 4" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make four C units total.

Assemble Quilt Center

1. Referring to Quilt Assembly Diagram, lay out units A–H and cream bird print setting squares and triangles in seven diagonal rows. (Note that A and B units are rotated 180° in some rows. The C units are rotated 90° in alternating rows.)

2. Sew together pieces in each row; press seams away from A and B units.